x..-“ Vol. VI. Whole No. 1358 gt THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. R L? Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, May 9, 1896. ' i \ I ‘23: Price One Cent. " NATIoNArcAPITAL Ex-Governor Bulkley’s Plans ,Not Revealed. Interesting Washington News and Chat. GAZETTE’s BUREAU. ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET s WASHINGTON, MAY 8. i In the Senate to-day the considerav tion of the River and Harbor bill was nearly Completed. 0 o o In the House the reslntion giving all Members an annual clerk at $1,200 per year was passed. . o o o - Senator Gallinger presented a resolu- tion calling on the Secretary of Agri' culture to report immediately the rea- son for the delay in distributing seeds. It was agreed to without comment or division. ' o o o It is no fault of‘our Connecticut con- gressmen that their anxious constitu- ents have not yet received the usual quota of vote persuading garden seeds. The Washington city post ofliee is just "I now packed from floor t.) ceilings with sacks of seeds to be sent south as fast as the mails can transmit the burden. The fact that the south has been ship- ping its garden truck north by the car load for a month or more, does not seem to disturb the serenity of the re- luctant and obstinate boss of Congress and of seed distribution, Secretary of Agriculture Morton. The New England quota of seeds may be expected in sea- son for next spring's planting. o o o jfisubordinate at the seed department gives these interesting statistics: Twen- ty Congressional quotas of vegetable seed represent 60,000 mail packages, each one containing five papers of dif- ferent kinds of seeds—that is, in all 300,000 papers. These 300,000 papers ,, amount to nearly ten tons in weight and make a car load. 0 o o The income tax returns which had been received in the Treasury Depart- ment up to the moment of the death of that odious law, were solemnly collected together, placed upon a" sort of pyre, and incinerated, yesterday. Thus passed away in smoke the last relics of the most abhorrent ,law ever enacted by an American Congress in times of peace. 0 o o Corporal Charles Thomas, of Battery M, Fourth Artillery, stationed at the , Washington Barracks, this city, will start by wheel Sunday morning for In- dianapolis, Ind. , a trip of 700 miles. He expects to complete the trip in eight days. 0 o 0 Senator Allen will leave here on the 29th instant for Boston, to speak on populism at the banquet of the Popu- lists to be held there on that date. 0 o o The meeting of the Supreme Counsel of the American Protective Association in this city on‘the 12th inst., will be the most important event in the history of - the order. 0 O U Mr. Donnell Rockwell, United States consular clerk, who has been on duty at the Department of State since last September, yesterday received orders to proceed to Havana for service at the consulate general. Mr. Rockwell, will accompany Gen. Lee. They are expected to leave some time next week. 0.0 O The Venezuelan Commission’s chief historical expert, Prof. George L. Burr, will sail for Holland to investigate the Dutch records bearing upon the Gui- anan boundary dispute. Prof. Burr. who holds the chair of history at Cor- nell University, has been in Washing- ton for the past two months developing 4 evidence relating to Dutch claims in South America. 0 o o Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bulkley stopped ' over here on his return from his re- ported visit to Gov. McKinley. Political wiseacres credit him with an ambition to run second on the McKinley Presi- dential ticket. Others better versed say he would much prefer the selection for Vice-President of General Hawley, so that the way might be opened to his own entrance to the U. S. Senate. 0 o o :1 Gen. Tracy is claimed to be the favor- ite of the McKinley promoters for Vice Presidential nominee. They claim he» would be more than acceptable to the Platt Republicans; he would attract all of Harrison’s friends, and his excellent record and conservative nature would ' bring to him the support of the business ' interests of New York and the East, ‘ and would be of material strength to the Ohio candidate. A Senator Allen’s bill requiring all men enlisted in the military or naval ser- vice of the United States to be citizens Was considered by the Senate commit- tee on Military Affairs yesterday, and an adverse report ordered. 0 o o The Nicaragua Canal hearing before the House Committee on Commerce yesterday was enlivened by an exceed- ingly tart colloquy- between Col. Lud- low, the chairman of the government commissiOn, and Representative Doo- little, of Washington. ‘ o o o The House Committee on Inter-State Commerce to-day ordered reported fa- vorably the Senate bill outhorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to detail a revenue cutter to control excursion and other vessels at yacht races. By placing these craft under the orders of revenue cutters will, it is thought, insure greater safety to life and property. 0 o 0 Among a dozen or more bills which were passed by the Senate today be- cause they were unobjected to, was one permitting the erection in Washington of a manument in honor of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of the Medi- cal school of Homoeopathy. o o o \ Howard University has an accession of three runaway Korean Students. They all are scions of noble families, and had been established at school in Japan, but instead of~remaining there, they took it into their heads to acquire their education in the United States. Arriving at Vancouver, they tele- graphed to the Korean Minister here. Only the Minister and the runaways know the precise nature of the corres- pondence, but the result was that the young‘ men landed at Howard and ar- rangements were made for them to stay there for the rest of the term, at the minister’s personal expense. 0 At the Charches. GRACE Cumin—Rev. S. H. Watkins, Rector. 5th Sunday after Easter, May 10th. 8 a. m. Holy Communion. 10:30 a. m. Morning Prayer and sermon. 12 m. Sunday School. 7:30 p. m. Even- ing. Prayer and Sermon. The rector will ofiiciate. All are welcome. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. — Rev. Thomas K. Noble, Pastor. Ser- vxces at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. Morning subject, “The Majesty of God’s Moral Law. ” Even- ing, “Modern Business Life—Is There a. Place for Religion in It.” Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p. m. METHODIST CHURCH—Rev. A. H. Wy- att will accupy the pulpit both morning and evening. Morning service at 10:30, theme, “The Bishop’s Address.” Even- ing service at 7 :30, theme, “The Flood.” This is one of a. series of sermons on the great facts of the book of Genesis. A cordial welcome to every one. 0 'Sunday Concert. Upon request, Mrs. Gen; Tom Thumb, has consented to give a sacred concert to-morrow evening at the Opera House. The entertainment con- sists of sacred and other appropriate songs, a lecture by the notable little lady and in all an instructive and de- lightful entertainment, in all respects appropriate for a Sabbath evening. In Washington last week, this Sun- day night entertainment was crowded by the best people of the city and press people were enthusiastic in praise of the Liliputians’ successful efforts to please. Death of Patsy Gallagher. Patrick, better known as ”Patsy” Gallagher, died at his home on the corner of Centre avenue and- Ward street yesterday aged about 40 years. His wife, (daughter of the late J oseph Matheis) and four children survive him. He was a batter by trade and a mem- ber of the Hat Makers’ Union. He has two sisters residing in Danbury. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Mary’s church. ' .- Trolley Accident. A carriage in which were seated Mrs. Toms and a lad, collided with a trolley car on Atlantic street in Stamford last evening. The horse ran away, the oc« cupants of the carriage were thrown out and the vehicle was wrecked. Mrs. Toms received serious cuts on her head and face and it is feared was in- jured internally. She was taken to the hospital in the ambulance. The lad escaped with a few slight scratches. Express Agent Embezzler. New London was startled, yesterday by the news. that Ellis S. Lockwood, aged thirty, manager of the American Express company’s local branch office, bad left for parts unknown, taking with him $3,500 of the company’s money. An investigation is being made. The Norwalk &. South Norwalk Electric Light Plant or-7 ‘ dered Sold. Fred Arden’s Divorce Case Delayed. Business at the county .court house, Bridgeport, was unusually brisk yester- day. The dockets in both the superior and common pleas courts, at the short calendar sessions, were both long, and many matters of law were discussed. In the superior court J udge Hall was kept busy with a long list of interesting points of law and pleadings in a num- ber of cases on the short calendar list. A number of cases were postponed un- til next week, but those which were ar- gued were long and intricate. The first hearing was held on the matters pertaining to the affairs of the N orwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light com- pany. The litigation in which the com- pany is involved was instituted by Hor- ace L. Boardman, one of the stock- holders of the concern. The action re- sulted in forcing the concern into, the hands of a receiver, and L. C. Whitney was appointed to that office. The af- fairs of the concern have been in his care for some time, and yesterday a motion was made by Attorney Win- throp H. Perry, who asked the court. to grant an order of sale and permission to wind up the affairs of the company. The argument for the motion disclosed the fact that the liabilities of the con- cern amount to about $90,000. Of this amount $55,000 is in mortgages and 835,- 000 in general claims. The assets of the concern consists of the plant and its attachments. Judge Hall granted the motion and named June 16 as the day on which an auction sale of the proper- ty will be held. In the case of Thomas I. Raymond of South Norwalk against John Gor- ham, a motion was made to expunge a part of the defendant’s answer. Gorham originally secured a judgment against Raymon’d for $1,574. Raymond claimed that he had never been notified of any hearing and brought suit to set aside the judgment. In the answer of Gore ham to the latter suit, he sets out that Raymond was notified on certain days on which the case had been assigned. Judge Perry claimed that the matter was not the subject for a reply and to avoid an answer to it, asked that it be struck out. Decision was reserved. Frederick B. Arden, colored, of this city, asked for a degree from Clara B. Arden for desertion. He said that he was married in this city about five years ago and lived with his wife until 1803. She was well-known in colored society as a singer and when a troupe of colored vocalists came to this place and she was invited to join them, she accepted the invitation. Later she returned but went away again. The last date, how— ever, was not fixed clearly in the mind of the witness, and the case was con- tinued to give him an opportunity to clear the court on this point. ' The Prize Awarded. The presentation of the $5 prize of- fered some weeks since by the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution for the best written essay on the subject “Nor- walk in Revolutionary Times ” took place at the Center School, yesterday afternoon. The exercises were opened with the singing of a patriotic hymn by the pn- pils of the school. Two of the essays received by the committee were read by Mrs. T. K. Noble, one having been awarded the prize and the other receiving the com- mendation of the committee. The winner of the priZe was Miss H. Raymond of Harriet street. and a pupil at the Center School. . An address was also made by Rev. T. K. Noble, and the presentation exer- cises were closed with the singing of “My Country ’l‘is of Thee,” etc. A Generous Sacrifice. . Assistant Postmaster Harry G. Mitch- ell has sacrificed a mustache that he has been nearly twenty-three years in cultivating, and all' to the end that he might the more expeditiously furnish moisture for the dampening of stamps for those who patronize the stamp window. O _ If 80 They Don’t Advertise. Two well-known bicyclists will wheel to Norwalk to-morrow, the winner to enjoy a dinner at the laser’s expense. They don’t know whether there are Sunday, but they are going to take the chance—Bridgeport Telegram. O. -Advertise in the GAZETTE. ABUSY DAY IN ooum‘ ,nue, at which place Mrs. Britto boarded .rfreight yard in- South Norwalk. Bessie Raymond daughter of George any restaurants open in Norwalk on Official Board Meeting. 'I he annual meeting of the official bcard‘of the Methodist church was held last evening and the following officers were elected: Treasurer—D. Warren Fitch. Secretary—Henry Chasmar. Financial Secretary—F. T. Ruscoe. Seat Rent Collector—4G. W. Selleck. Envelope Subscription COL—Henry Chasmar. Finance Committee—E. J. Hill, H. S. Selleck and Platt Price. ’ Auditing Committee—C. F. Tristram, H. 1’. Price and S. H. Holmes. Seat Committee—D. W. Fitch, F. T. Ruscoe and H. Chasmar. ‘ Committee on Repairs and Supplies— George Nash and T. S. Osborne. Committee on Ushers—H. Chasmar and C. F. Tristram. Christening Party. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Britto nee Kate Hayes, was christened Harold Francis Britto by Rev. Father Winters last night. The ceremony was followed by a christening party at the home of Thomas Mason on Harbor ave- previous to her marriage. The house was crowed with visitors and the merry- miking continued until a late hour. Tnere were refreshments, dancing, etc. The youngsters in whose honor the par- ty was held being apparently a much surprised as well as pleased witness of the happiness that seemed to prevail through the entire proceedings. -———————<+ ~Largest line of refrigerators and baby carriages ever offered in town, and at remarkable low prices. Ray- mond & Sons, Main street. 0 Change of Crews. For some time past two switching crews, each working twelve hours, have been employed at Wilson Point. A change has lately been made and there are now three crews each of which works eight hours for a day, thus cover- ing the whole twenty-four hours. The crews are in charge of “Drums” Mc- Mahon, Lahey and Langley. “Drum” Bird’s creW‘does'the switching at the Q And He Left. A man who gave his name as James Williams, was arrested last. night on the charges or drunkenness and breach of the peace. This morning he was fined 37 and costs and execution of sen- tence was suspended pending such time as he could with the greatest possible celerity get on the other side of the town line, in whatever direction might be to his best satisfaction. 0 A False Alarm. As Chief Bradley was about to board a car to ride to dinner this noon, a lit- tle child ran up to him and said that he was needed on Knight street. Hasten- ing to the house designated he was in~ formed by a women that she wanted a well-known character who had called her ill names last week, arrested. Her request was not granted and she was in- structed to swear out a complaint. 0 -—Dining-ro'om furniture, leather and cane-seat chairs, extension tables, etc., atRaymond & Sons, Main street. _—<-.-D-—-—---— Thcy Like It. It is said that the Raines law has proved a bonanza to country saloon- keepers in want of new bars. v The law has forced a large number of saloonists out of business and they are compelled to dispose of their bars and fixtures at a great sacrifice, an opportunity that is being taken advantage of by those who are out of the pale of the law. 0 Cannot Be Excelled. The Mrs._Gen. Tom Thumb company of Liliputians was greeted with a pleased audience again last night. The com- pany is first-class in every particular and every act on the programme is greeted with an encore. They will give a sacred concert in the Opera House to-morrow night. ———-<o~ Found in a Sandbank. A couple of boys found the dead body of an infant in a sandbank on Second avenue, Danbury, yesterday afternoon. The body was wrapped in a cloth and’ in a box, the latter in a barrel. The infant’s head showed signs of violence and it is supposed that it is a case of- infanticide. An autopsy will be held. In a Wretched Condition. . The walks on Chapel street are said to be in the werst condition of any side- walks in town, and the GAZETTE is re- quested to call the attention of the powers that be to the alleged fact. The request‘is complied with. ~H+>——-——— -—Job Printing of every deseription executed with neatness and dispatch. Call and examine our samples. ‘ .1 m. m.- a-m ' School, Lodge, Society, Club or The Com: pany in Fairfleld County... ‘ fire company? Which one has the most admirers and friends? absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers exceptional opportunity to make the test. poses to poll 'the votes of the people. have zest in it. It is made worth while to vote. magnificent prize at stake. most votes. 'f~ M "Fill: “1;". ~‘ g I ./‘“ l. ’Tllllia- .. »/ ERE IT IS! coupon to be filled out with the name and address. to-day is at the end of this article. eligible. corded until a day later. ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Course, can not be counted. THE PIANO OFFERED IS THE SllHLEll} o gets a thorough musical instrui'neiit. Welcome Stranger Lodge ........ k D . Fire Police, S NT ........................................... . ..................... ,, ............ - l l ................................................. . 1558‘ won HUNDRED ooLLAo Pooh A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular Which is our most 90911131“ sch001.-10dse. seniétxvclub W ' Doubtless these questions are beyond the power of any“ an THE GAZETTE pro- And the voting is to There is 3.- THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT ”PIANO to the school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the It is an instrument of the verygfinest character, It is beautiful in its workmanship, .an—ornament worthy of any home, and in'all its musical qualities it is unsurpassed. In every sense it is a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to the best that can be anywhere bought for $4.00 IN GOLD. The following are the rules which govern the voting: 1—THE GAZETTE will print. each day a blank coupon, each coupon being good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club or fire dom- pany the owner of the ctupoo may select—the blank lines in the- The coupon Z—The contest will close on July 2. and the winner announced on July 3... 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire compar y in lf'airfield County is: 4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening! in THE GAZETTE. but votes received after 10 A. M. will not be re-- 5—Coupons must be filled out in a. plain handwriting, for otherwise bland:- Blank coupons, of 81 SUNS. It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A party buying one does not get merely a handsome case , He The tone of the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is. magnificent. Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap- pear in THE GAZETTE daily. ' Name, ll Tower, '* - LE BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. Norwalk Yacht Club ........................................... _ ................. . .................. 12166. Hope Hose Company ...... . .................................. _ ....................................... '11600 St. Mary’s School .............................................................. . ..................... 7083 936 Center School ........................................................... .. Pequonock Pleasure Club ........................... . ........................ .. 568‘- Over River School.. .................................................................................. 347‘ Pioneer Castle .......................................................... . ........................... . M7 T. F. E. Club ........................................................................................ 70 Arion Singing Society ...................................................................... ...... (3p T.G. L. C. ...................... .. ............................................................ ............ 4'0‘ Norwalk Liederkranz .............................................................................. J" 24 Sword Fish Club... ........................ ........................ . ........... 23 Lincoln Council ........................................................................ .. 18 N. . 0---- ............................................................................ - 16 The Central Club.. . . ............................................................. ,13 East Norwalk School...... .. . 16 Compo Engine 00., Westport .................................................................... 10 Bishop McMahon Council .................................................................... 10 ' Catholic Union Council ............................................................................ 3 Uncas Tribe ........................................................................................... . . 3 ' Knob Outing (Tiub .............................................. . ........................ . .. 2 Pine Ledge Cieib ...................................................................... . .......... .. 2 S. S. Club ....... ' ......................................................................... ......... ... 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company" ............................................ .. 4 Phoenix Engm— 30mpany ............................................................ . ....... Z 2 1
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